Animal Predators (A True Book: Amazing Animals)

by Josh Gregory

Overview

Learn about some of the firecest predators.

From the eagles soaring high above the ground in search of prey below to the terrifying hunters of the deep sea, the animal world is filled with amazing predators. Readers will get an up-close look at some of the most interesting predators on Earth as they discover how different species rely on different hunting methods, which physical features and senses are most important for hunters in different habitats, and what role predators play in maintaining balance in the natural world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531215463
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2015
Series:	A True Book: Amazing Animals
Edition description:	Library Edition
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 8.38(h) x (d)
Lexile:	870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 3–5—Logical organization, lucid writing, and clean layouts highlight these topical titles. After introducing the general subject, each book examines a couple dozen creatures, providing well-varied and meaningful examples. The statement that "some species change their camouflage over time," for example, is followed by fascinating details about the peppered moth. Animal Mash-Ups looks at hybrids such as ligers and grolar bears, a subject not often covered in children's books. Most photographs are a half-page in size and relate directly to the text. Chapters are generally grouped by the broad environments of air, water, and land. Prose generally flows smoothly, though it is occasionally disrupted by abrupt jumps from one example to the next or by awkward language. The roles of science and human impact are noted throughout, both in full chapters and as part of an individual profile. VERDICT Strong introductory overviews on interesting topics.

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